Patrick Krenz and Frida Koslowski present Catalyst GER (2023), a pilot programme supporting social sciences, humanities, and arts researchers. Developed with leading German universities, it delivers…
Meet Maeve Murphy from University College Cork, recipient of the Inteum scholarship for the ASTP Annual Conference 2026, as she looks to connect with peers and bring fresh perspectives on inclusive innovation back to her work at UCC.
This session explores how university spin-off agreements differ between Europe and the United States, and whether US deals are truly more “startup-friendly”.
Published by the European Patent Office in 2025, this dashboard highlights trends in European patent filings, which surpass 200,000 applications. Growth is driven by AI, digital communication, batteries, and quantum technologies, with rising Unitary Patent uptake and continued contributions from…
From building partnerships to guiding spin-outs and negotiating complex agreements, knowledge transfer professionals drive research impact. RTTP offers a pathway to a growing number of professionals achieving this distinction worldwide.
This 2025 European Commission study proposes a framework to measure knowledge valorisation across the European Research Area. Based on 16 indicators and 41 metrics, it maps existing practices and introduces harmonised measures to capture economic and societal impact from research and innovation…
The newsletter shares updates on EU knowledge valorisation policy, including a survey collecting input from intermediaries such as KTOs and incubators and a consultation on the revised General Block Exemption Regulation and its implications for research and innovation activities. It also promotes…
The European Commission has launched a new EU-wide survey to better understand the activities, competencies, and needs of knowledge valorisation intermediaries—key actors in translating research and innovation (R&I) into impact for markets, society, and policymaking. The survey is open until 30…
In this Tea with ASTP session, Philip Grother shares insights on how to train researchers to communicate effectively with industrial partners. Bridging the gap between academia and industry…
Robert Dwilinski and Adam Ciszewski reflect on the relevance of the European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures.
The study explores a new framework that includes 16 indicators and 41 metrics to assess how effectively EU Member States and associated countries of the European Research Area valorise research.
The Commission is seeking stakeholder views on the draft for a new General Block Exemption Regulation.The State aid General Block Exemption Regulation (“GBER”) declares specific categories of State aid compatible with Article 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU), if…
The Commission presented in March EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules that will be the same and apply across the EU. This will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU. Its optional, fully digital procedures would enable innovative companies to scale up and…
Licensing research outputs today requires more flexible, inclusive approaches than traditional patent-focused models allow. The IMPAC3T-IP Toolbox has been developed to meet that need, combining document-based resources (such as templates, checklists, and model clauses) with digital tools,…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 AI & Digital Innovation category showcase how artificial intelligence and digital platforms are transforming knowledge transfer processes and supporting innovation ecosystems across Europe.
Five initiatives have been shortlisted for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 KT Initiative of the Year category. Discover how universities and research organisations across Europe are accelerating innovation, supporting industry transformation and delivering societal impact through knowledge transfer.
In this Tea with ASTP session, Tom Mentlak and Oleksandra Korychenska, from Cambridge Enterprise present how proof-of-concept (PoC) programmes can support the transition from research to market.…
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Andrew Carlin and Tanisha Waring discuss how entrepreneur support programmes can accelerate digital innovation in the agri-food sector. The session explores insights from a six-week mentored…
The training suite provides twelve expert-led modules, each designed around a concise 60-minute online format. The modules are designed for researchers, research support professionals, TTOs/KTOs, innovation managers and institutional leaders to strengthen skills in managing and valorising…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 KT Deal of the Year category highlight how academic discoveries are transformed into commercial partnerships, spin-outs and global licensing agreements.
Declan Weldon, Matt Wichrowski, and Rubén Darío Flores Saaib discuss how equity is allocated in university spin-offs. Moderated by D’vorah Graeser, the session explores cap table fundamentals,…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 have been announced. Explore the shortlisted initiatives, deals and digital innovations from knowledge transfer offices across Europe and watch their short presentations. ASTP members are invited to cast their vote to help select this year’s winners.
Ruta Zmuidzinaite (Oslo Metropolitan University) presents the 2025 report from Universities Norway Innovation. The report examines how universities can strengthen social innovation, outlining…
These webinars are organised within the IP4OS EU project, in which ASTP participates as a project partner. The materials produced in this project are intended for direct use by the community (please note no automatic CE accreditation is included). ASTP may further adapt these materials when…
Wellspring has published a free Tech Transfer Buyer’s Guide designed to help knowledge transfer offices evaluate systems and improve efficiency.
The Falling Walls Global Call 2026 is open until 15 April. With dedicated categories for science engagement and start-ups, it offers valuable visibility and networking opportunities for the knowledge transfer community.
Beat Weibel, Head of ETH transfer, explores how intellectual property rights enable the transformation of inventions into innovations. He discusses emerging challenges for the IP system, particularly…
This framework converts the conflicting perspectives of the interaction between the exploitation of intellectual property rights (IPR) and OS into a concerted IP–OS approach. This sets out to enable the pursuit of knowledge valorisation, operationalising the principle “as open as possible, as…
LifeArc is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fellowship, a one-year programme for life scientists transitioning into knowledge transfer careers.
Biotope Ventures has opened applications for its upcoming Basecamp programme, offering early-stage biotech startups a €350K investment package and 18 months of bespoke support to help turn validated research into scalable impact.
In this Tea with ASTP, the report’s authors discuss why meaningful KTT metrics matter, the limitations of existing national and international data collections, and the need to capture a broader…
Bahne Stechmann (EU-OPENSCREEN) and Cansu Tekin (EATRIS) present how European Research Infrastructures support translational research. They showcase services for compound screening, clinical…
In its 10th edition, the ASTP EU Forum webinar brings together Knowledge Transfer professionals and European Commission policy officers to share the latest developments shaping Europe’s innovation landscape. The webinar features key updates on the EU Knowledge Valorisation policy and the…
The January 2026 ASTP EU newsletter launches with a focus on EU policy, consultation opportunities, skills development, and upcoming events for knowledge transfer professionals. It features an expert reflection by Alessandra Baccigotti on the tensions between open science, innovation, and research…
The European Commission is gathering feedback on EU’s action plan for women in research, innovation and start-ups until 23 February 2026.
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